How to Work With a Used Car Broker

Used car brokers save time and frustration, but you lose some control over your search.

Instructions

1

Contact several brokers. Brokers are agents who search for a car for you, negotiate and help set up financing.

2

Describe the type of car you want. Be specific. Include a budget.

3

Ask about fees and brokerage charges, if any.

4

Move on to another broker if asked to pay anything up front.

5

When you've found a broker who listens carefully to your specifications, go to his or her office and review any paperwork.

6

Wait.

7

Test-drive the car when the broker finds one.

8

Decide if you want the car, inform the broker and, with the broker, take part in negotiating the purchase price.

9

Pay any fee and drive off in your car.